This position is designated as SES, Career Reserved. USDA structures its positions into position levels. This is a position level III with a salry range of $213,943 - $225,700 per year. Exceptions to the salary cap may be considered in certain circumstances. SES employees are also eligible to receive bonuses and performance-based awards. Visit www.opm.gov/ses for additional information and benefits for SES employees.
The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. DO NOT submit separate Executive Core Qualifications/Technical Qualifications in lieu of a resume. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES using 0.8-inch margins and an 11-point font. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential, not technical expertise. They measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of SES positions. All applicants must address the ECQs. Your resume must address each ECQ and should describe your experiences and accomplishments/results. Your resume should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives undertaken and the results of your actions. NOTE: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates who have been certified by OPM do NOT need to address the ECQs. 1. Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. (Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness) 2. Driving Efficiency: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. (Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology) 3. Merit and Competence: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. (Competencies: Technical Skills, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience) 4. Leading People: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. (Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement) 5. Achieving Results: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. (Competencies: Operation Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking) For more information regarding the SES and ECQs, please visit SES Executive Core Qualifications. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): In addition to the ECQs, applicants must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they meet the following technical qualification(s). Describe your experience providing oversight of complex, enterprise-wide acquisition programs, including leading high-value procurements; developing and implementing acquisition strategies across a large, functionally and geographically dispersed enterprise to include leading and managing high-dollar acquisitions; and ensuring full compliance with laws, regulations, Executive Orders, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars, Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFFP) memorandums, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Describe your experience developing, leading and supervising a high-performing professional acquisition workforce; overseeing pre and post award contracting operations; and effectively and efficiently managing financial responsibilities while concentrating on decreasing wasteful spending. This includes use of innovative acquisition practices; developing the skillsets of acquisition teams; and managing appropriate and reimbursable or Working Capital fund budgets.
Provides executive oversight, strategic planning and overall vision to a department-wide acquisition program that processes over 58,000 actions worth about $10 billion annually.
Responsible for the execution and management of procurements worth about $1.5 billion annually to support the Secretary, staff offices and other internal customers.
Provides guidance to the Deputy Director, Division Chiefs and Mission Area Chiefs of the Contracting Office (COCOs) in development of comprehensive strategic and long-range plans.
Serves as technical advisor on particularly complex operational and policy issues that might arise with respect to Departmental mission objectives achieved via contracting.
Implements a risk-based approach to review and receive approval of acquisition strategies, plans, and other decision documentation required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation or other policy.
Leads enterprise-level acquisition innovation and performance initiatives, which includes analyzing procurement data to identify opportunities for leveraging emerging technologies, optimizing acquisition processes, and achieving cost savings.
Exercises responsibility and authority for maximizing the standardization, simplification, reengineering, development, and integration of procurement processes/systems.